Make no mistake:  bullies are just as present in the workplace as they are on a playground.  And bullies take their shots at people whom they perceive to be weaker than they are. In the workplace, that can show up as microaggressions, and bullies think they can get away with it by following it up with,  “just kidding”.   Here’s how to stand up to them, for yourself or a coworker:

Building a sustainable path forward for your organization requires engaging members in flexible, novel ways while putting leading-edge technologies to work. One use of technology is to transform your association's digital spaces into vibrant communities. Join Hannah Ashcroft with Tradewing to learn more about how online communities can help you build outstanding experiences for your members. In addition, learn about WSAE's Professional Interest Categories/Communities (PICs) that will enable you to align your specific interests and preferences and address your evolving needs as an association professional.

The Board of Directors recommends that the Members adopt and approve the amendment and restatement of the Articles of Incorporation in substantially as the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation and the amendment and restatement of the Bylaws in substantially as Amended and Restated Bylaws by ballot. The purpose of the amendments are in order to 1) Align the Corporation’s governing documents with the new Non-Profit Corporation Act of the State of Washington; 2) Bring the Corporation’s governing documents into line with its current operations; 3) Foster diversity and inclusion; 4) Ensure the implementation of general governance best practice. If you are a voting member (Association professionals) and have not received your electronic ballot please contact Jen. Ballots due by August 25.

This workshop aims to explore the opportunities, challenges, and strategies that artificial intelligence (AI) presents for professional membership organizations, fostering insightful discussion through engaging roundtable sessions. In an era where AI is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, the realm of professional membership organizations is no exception. Learn more and register to attend.

The Washington Confluence Magazine is the official quarterly publication of Washington Society for Association Excellence. Publications are archived here to preserve our history. See editorial calender for submission dates and themes. Articles should be between 750 - 1500 words, and accompanied by high quality images, author name, organization, title. We especially encourage contributions to our Member News regarding job transitions and organization accomplishments.  If you've built a new website, launched a new membership drive, added staff, or want to share something unique, this is a great space to do that! Please forward content or questions here.

[Value: 1.0 CAE credits] This session explores the current landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT, and highlights effective practices for using these technologies with your association. Participants will discover capabilities, current limitations, and techniques for using AI tools to save time and streamline your association’s content creation and workflows.

Add your organization HERE to the Tomorrow's Workforce Coalition. Bill Recap: Congressman Rob Wittman (R-Va.) and Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) champion the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act in the House and Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) champion the Senate bill. The legislation would expand qualified expenses under 529 savings plans to include postsecondary training and credentialing programs, such as licenses and nongovernmental certifications. It would also provide valuable tax-advantaged resources for students and workers—with or without a college degree—who pursue career growth, mid-career changes or career pathways that diverge from a typical academic route. Read ASAE’s one-pager for more information. The heftier the coalition, the more compelling our collective advocacy will be to help pass the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act (H.R. 1477 / S. 722). If credentials, skills training or expertise are important to your sector, to your organization or to your stakeholders, this coalition's work will support you.